Identifying emotional abuse and how to break free from it Emotional or psychological abuse [https://www.relate.org.uk/relationship-help/help-relationships/arguing-and-conflict/what-emotional-abuse] is the ongoing emotional mistreatment of a person by another. It can involve deliberately trying to scare, intimidate, or humiliate, and allows the perpetrator to gain control…
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Can Honey Soothe My Tickly Throat?
Home remedies to help cure your cough A cough is a reflex action to clear your airways, and typically falls into one of two categories: a dry cough is caused by a foreign particle irritating the throat and feels like a tickle; or a productive cough caused by phlegm irritating…
I’m 27 But Still Get Acne! How Can I Combat My Spots?
Exploring how diet can contribute to glowing, healthy skin Acne can be distressing, undermining self-confidence and is often a reason why girls start taking the contraceptive pill earlier than they might otherwise have. The most common cause of acne is changes in hormonal levels, such as when you’re about…
Why Do I Keep Flying Off the Handle
Exploring the causes of anger (and how it can be managed) Anger [http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/Pages/controlling-anger.aspx] is a perfectly normal emotion. We don’t choose to be angry, but how we channel this emotion is down to us as individuals. It can manifest itself verbally…
I Keep Fretting About My Child's Diet
A guide to fussy eaters and how to help them Encouraging kids to eat well is a struggle for many parents. Fussy eating can lead to a lack of nutrients, resulting in fatigue, low immunity, eating disorders [http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Eating-disorders/Pages/Introduction.aspx] and other mental health…
What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage?
Therapy that provides a natural body detox Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) [http://www.mlduk.org.uk/] is a gentle detox therapy that drains excess fluid from the body to improve overall functioning of the lymphatic (immune) system. MLD is often used to treat lymphedema [http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Lymphoedema/…
Can Infertility Counselling Help My Anxiety?
Understanding the benefits of professional help Discovering you’re unable to conceive a child without medical intervention can be extremely distressing. Fraught with uncertainty, anxiety [http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Anxiety/Pages/Introduction.aspx] is common, but also guilt, shame, jealousy and resentment. Research shows that most people handle the…
What is Misophonia?
A brief overview of the overwhelming sensory condition Misophonia is a debilitating medical condition where sufferers develop an extreme sensitivity to everyday noises, usually eating and breathing sounds. Misophonia [http://www.misophonia.com/symptoms-triggers/] is often triggered in childhood, typically after an emotionally significant incident. The “trigger” is often a…
I’m Overwhelmed by Work. How Can I Manage It?
The seven challenge areas for finding a work-life balance There are a lot of challenges affecting a person’s work-life balance. Each one adds to stress, which contributes to emotional and physical imbalance: 1. Unrealistic demands Unreasonable demands at work and arrangements eating into personal time can add a lot…